Cybersecurity News
Ransomware gangs made at least $350 million in 2020
The figure represents a 311% increase over ransomware payments recorded the previous your, in 2019.02 February 2021
Fighting Fileless Malware, Part 1: What Is It?
Despite multiple layers of protection, fileless malware cyberattacks remain rampant and difficult to defeat. In this, the first of The Edge's three-part series about the cyberthreat and how to fight back, you'll learn what fileless malware is and why it's so dangerous.
02 February 2021
Agent Tesla Trojan ‘Kneecaps’ Microsoft’s Anti-Malware Interface
A new version of the Agent Tesla RAT can 'kneecap' endpoint protection software supported by Microsoft ASMI.
02 February 2021
How Recruiting Women Can Help Solve Security's Biggest Problems
We can solve cybersecurity's longstanding talent gap by bringing more women into the field.02 February 2021
Identity Theft Spikes Due to COVID-19 Relief
Cases reported to the FTC doubled last year as cybercriminals took advantage of increased filing for government relief benefits due to the pandemic.
02 February 2021
Agent Tesla ramps up its game in bypassing security walls, attacks endpoint protection
The malware now attempts to disable Microsoft antivirus protection.02 February 2021
Interview With a Russian Cybercriminal
A LockBit ransomware operator shares why he became involved in cybercrime, how he chooses victims, and what's in his toolbox.02 February 2021
This Linux malware is hijacking supercomputers across the globe
Kobalos’ codebase is tiny, but its impact is not.02 February 2021
Kobalos – A complex Linux threat to high performance computing infrastructure
ESET researchers publish a white paper about unique multiplatform malware they’ve named Kobalos
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02 February 2021
Ransomware gangs are abusing VMWare ESXi exploits to encrypt virtual hard disks
Two VMWare ESXi vulnerabilities, CVE-2019-5544 and CVE-2020-3992, reported as abused in the wild.02 February 2021
Data on 1.4 Million Washington State Residents Breached
Unemployment data exposed via third-party software attack.01 February 2021
Wind River Security Incident Affects SSNs, Passport Numbers
Wind River Systems is warning of a 'security incident' after one or more files was downloaded from its network.
01 February 2021
Hezbollah-Linked Lebanese Cedar APT Infiltrates Hundreds of Servers
Enhanced Explosive RAT and Caterpillar tools are at the forefront of a global espionage campaign.
01 February 2021
SolarWinds Hack Prompts Congress to Put NSA in Encryption Hot Seat
Congress is demanding the National Security Agency come clean on what it knows about the 2015 supply-chain attack against Juniper Networks.
01 February 2021
Increase in Physical Security Incidents Adds to IT Security Pressures
A new study shows that many organizations have changed their physical security strategies to address new concerns since the COVID-19 outbreak.01 February 2021
Edge Poll: Hook, Line, and Sinker
How confident are you in your security team's ability to protect your organization from phishing?01 February 2021
Name That Edge Toon: Be Careful Who You Trust
Feeling creative? Submit your caption in the comments, and our panel of experts will reward the winner with a $25 Amazon gift card.
01 February 2021
US Needs Comprehensive Policy to Combat China on IP Theft
The United States cannot lose sight of Chinese cyber operations that target intellectual property, a panel of experts says.01 February 2021
New Trickbot module uses Masscan for local network reconnaissance
The new Trickbot module is used to scan local networks for other nearby systems with open ports that could be hacked for quick lateral movement inside a company.01 February 2021
